Scientist II, Formulations (Antibody)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Fremont, CA

1d • $72,000 - $96,000

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Discover Impactful Work: Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Scientist II, Formulation (Antibody), where you'll contribute to innovative scientific solutions. You'll perform complex manufacturing and formulation activities in a GMP environment, such as producing antibodies using mice and in-vitro equipment and purifying antibodies of varying batch sizes that will be used in high-quality biopharmaceutical products. This role will also involve performing analytical and functional testing of the antibodies using clinical analyzers and offers the opportunity to enhance processes while maintaining rigorous quality standards. You'll work with colleagues across functions to ensure successful technology transfers, process validation, and commercial manufacturing operations. We're seeking detail-oriented professionals dedicated to serving science and enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Demonstrated expertise in GMP manufacturing processes and documentation practices
• Strong understanding of aseptic techniques and clean room operations
• Strong lab skills and knowledge of safety precautions
• Experienced in working with potentially hazardous chemicals and human source materials
• Proficiency with analytical instruments and methods (HPLC, PCR, cell culture, etc.)
• Experience with process validation and technology transfer activities
• Excellent documentation and data analysis capabilities
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 45 lbs with assistance
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including some weekends/holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related scientific field
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.)
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to train and support team members

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manufacturing and formulation activities in a GMP environment
• Produce antibodies using mice and in-vitro equipment
• Purify antibodies of varying batch sizes that will be used in high-quality biopharmaceutical products
• Perform analytical and functional testing of the antibodies using clinical analyzers
• Enhance processes while maintaining rigorous quality standards
• Work with colleagues across functions to ensure successful technology transfers, process validation, and commercial manufacturing operations

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees